Kaminari Taiko is a Japanese drumming ensemble based in Houston, Texas. We share the spirit of taiko with audiences large and small through high-energy performances that fuse traditional instruments with modern rhythms.

Photo credit: Kinjo Yonemoto

Who We Are

Kaminari Taiko enriches the lives of our members and audiences by learning, performing, and preserving the Japanese art of taiko.

Since the group's founding in 1996, Kaminari Taiko has expanded its cultural influence across Texas and the Gulf South. We reach thousands of people each year through concerts, festivals, and classes.

By fusing traditional instruments with modern rhythms, Kaminari strives to respectfully advance taiko as an art form, and to inspire audiences in Texas and beyond.